BUCKINGHAM STREET, HP20 2LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP20 2LL

BUCKINGHAM STREET, HP20 2LL, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.73 per 1,000 population. This HP20 2LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP20 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP20 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP20 2LL, encompassing approximately 2932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP20 2LL area, explore the HP20 2LL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (43.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-24.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

HP20 2LL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Friarage Road with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

BUCKINGHAM STREET, HP20 2LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5347.7343.24%
Violence and sexual offences3118.07-24.39%
Anti-social behaviour1110.57-35.29%
Other theft93.75350.00%
Public order83.07-68.00%
Bicycle theft72.730.00%
Vehicle crime42.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.36300.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Other crime20.68-50.00%
Robbery20.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4153.5320.59%
Shoplifting3713.9815.62%
Public order2512.6278.57%
Anti-social behaviour178.52183.33%
Bicycle theft75.80600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3916.67%
Robbery62.390.00%
Vehicle crime52.0525.00%
Other crime41.7033.33%
Drugs31.360.00%
Other theft21.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3442.28-22.73%
Shoplifting3211.59100.00%
Public order1410.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.77-40.00%
Other theft62.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-50.00%
Robbery62.050.00%
Theft from the person42.05-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Other crime31.3650.00%
Drugs31.02-40.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4443.9846.67%
Shoplifting1615.00-30.43%
Public order125.46-20.00%
Other theft124.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.0942.86%
Robbery63.41200.00%
Theft from the person52.050.00%
Drugs51.70150.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3037.85-3.23%
Shoplifting2310.2327.78%
Public order157.847.14%
Anti-social behaviour145.1140.00%
Other theft94.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0775.00%
Bicycle theft32.390.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3134.44-31.11%
Shoplifting1810.57125.00%
Public order146.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.770.00%
Theft from the person83.41166.67%
Other theft62.730.00%
Vehicle crime52.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.7033.33%
Drugs31.36-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4533.072.27%
Public order1015.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.4111.11%
Shoplifting83.4114.29%
Drugs82.73166.67%
Other theft62.73-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Theft from the person31.02-25.00%
Robbery11.02-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.392.33%
Public order1015.00-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.4128.57%
Shoplifting73.07-66.67%
Other theft72.39-22.22%
Theft from the person42.39300.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Robbery31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4344.66-12.24%
Shoplifting2114.6640.00%
Public order187.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.14200.00%
Other theft94.09-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour73.0716.67%
Vehicle crime52.39-16.67%
Burglary41.7033.33%
Bicycle theft31.36-25.00%
Drugs31.02-57.14%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4944.326.52%
Other theft1716.71112.50%
Public order155.8066.67%
Shoplifting155.11-51.61%
Drugs75.110.00%
Vehicle crime62.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-60.00%
Burglary31.36-40.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4645.35-23.33%
Shoplifting3115.6824.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.570.00%
Public order93.41-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.07-25.00%
Other theft83.0714.29%
Drugs72.73250.00%
Burglary52.3966.67%
Vehicle crime41.70300.00%
Robbery21.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.68-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6055.570.00%
Shoplifting2520.460.00%
Public order248.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.090.00%
Bicycle theft93.410.00%
Other theft73.070.00%
Theft from the person52.390.00%
Robbery41.700.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202441
July 202434
June 202444
May 202430
April 202431
March 202445
February 202444
January 202443
December 202349
November 202346
October 202360

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20239

A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202437
July 202432
June 202416
May 202423
April 202418
March 20248
February 20247
January 202421
December 202315
November 202331
October 202325

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202425
July 202414
June 202412
May 202415
April 202414
March 202410
February 202410
January 202418
December 202315
November 20239
October 202324

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20246
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202317
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP20 2LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Friarage Road
    Total35
    Shoplifting34
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Buckingham Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Crown Leys
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Little Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ardenham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Long Lional
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Temple Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rickford'S Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Palmer Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cooper'S Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 19. Granville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Williams Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Mill Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kingsbury
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Granville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Prebendal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chadbone Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Stilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cockton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Whitehall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Cock Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1